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Medenine, Tunisia

Medenine Governorate · Tunisia

Medenine is a mid-size city in Medenine Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 71,406. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

71,406 Population 22,455/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
7.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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About Medenine

Medenine

Medenine is the major town in south-eastern Tunisia, 77 kilometres (48 mi) south of the port of Gabès and the Island of Djerba, on the main route to Libya. It is the capital of Medenine Governorate.

People

Population71,406
Density22,455/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain7.5 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population71,406
Population Density22,455 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates33.3550°, 10.5055°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceMedenine Governorate
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation7.5 inches (190 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Medenine

Medenine is a mid-size city in Tunisia (Medenine Governorate) with a population of 71,406. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Medenine

Medenine has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 164 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 52°F 3.8° / 22.2° 10.6
Feb 12.9°C / 55°F 5.4° / 24.3° 19.0
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 6.9° / 29.2° 11.4
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 10.2° / 34.7° 13.0
May 23.2°C / 74°F 14° / 39.1° 12.1
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 18.2° / 44° 1.8
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 22.1° / 44.2° 0.5
Aug 30.7°C / 87°F 23.1° / 44.8° 3.9
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 20.7° / 39.9° 17.6
Oct 23.6°C / 74°F 16.2° / 37° 36.9
Nov 18°C / 64°F 9.1° / 29.4° 17.6
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 6.5° / 24° 19.2
Medenine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Tunisia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density22,455/sq mi
Coordinates33.3550°N, 10.5055°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 8, 2022.

May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 138 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 147 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 70 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 147 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 133 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 60 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
May 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in

Medenine has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 55°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Medenine

Institution Type Founded Website
Centre Sectoriel De Formation En Construction Métallique Et Soudage De Mednine College
Collège Oued Esseder College
Institut Des Régions Arides - Médenine University
Institut Supérieur de Biologie Appliquée de Médenine (ISBAM) University
المعهد العالي للإعلامية بمدنين University
المعهد العالي للدراسات التكنولوجية بمدنين University

Schools in Medenine

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Hessi Amor
Lycée Ibn Khaldoun
École Primaire Amra
المدرسة الاعدادية بعمرة
المدرسة الابتدائية عمرة الجديدة
lycee route gabes
High school Medenine 2
High school Medenine 1
المدرسة الابتدائية أم التمر
المدرسة الإبتدائية حسي عمر
معهد طريق قابس
Collège pilote
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Radio Stations near Medenine

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tunisie Tataouine regional, tataouine MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Medenine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée des Costumes et des Traditions
Musée militaire de la ligne défensive de Mareth

Restaurants in Medenine

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Area Restaurant House of Guests

Cafes in Medenine

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

battala
café bacha
Market Coffee
The four saisons
قهوة حي مارس
قهوة رياض
مقهى توفيق

Cinemas in Medenine

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Movie theater The freedom

Clinics in Medenine

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TN #11702067245
TN #4706293291
TN #4706323489
TN #4707945014

Bus Stations in Medenine

6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Louage Station
Louage station
Louage to Gabes
National Bus Station Road Gabes
National Bus Station Road Gabes
TN #4707941751

Gas Stations in Medenine

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Shell
TN #4707942032
Total Medenine 2
عجيل
عجيل حاسي عمر

Banks in Medenine

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amen Bank
Tunisian Libyan Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Medenine

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Medenine

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJELarge Airport
Gabès Matmata International AirportGAEMedium Airport
Medenine AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Medenine

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Central Post Office
Hessi Amor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Medenine

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jamaa Ahmed Lahajel
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque Al Assar
Mosque Ellaba
Mosque of Sidi Ali Ben Abid
The Great Mosque
مسجد الرحمة
مسجد تقوى

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Meteorites
5
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis

Around Medenine

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 1
Cafes 7
Supermarkets 2
Banks 3
Museums 1
Hotels 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Medenine

4 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Henchir Gorat Zid
  • • Ksar El Ghoula
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Ksar El Khoukha
  • • Ksar Reboutin

🇹🇳 About Tunisia

Capital Tunis
Population 11,565,204
Area 163,610 km²
GDP (USD) $48,205,328,303
GDP per capita $3,951
HDI 0.732
Life expectancy 76.5 years
Internet users 72.4%
Urban population 70.0%
Currency TND (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +216
TLD .tn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Tunisia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Mar 20 Independence Day عيد الاستقلال
Apr 9 Martyrs' Day عيد الشهداء
May 1 Labour Day عيد الشغل
Jul 25 Republic Day عيد الجمهورية
Aug 13 Women's Day عيد المرأة
Oct 15 Evacuation Day عيد الجلاء
Dec 17 Revolution Day عيد الثورة

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medenine

What is the population of Medenine?

Medenine has a population of 71,406 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 22,455 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Medenine?

Medenine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.5 inches.

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